Hashim Amla

             

  Previous Wisden triples from South Africa were Graeme and Peter Pollock and Colin Bland in 1966 and Dale Benkenstein, Mark Boucher and Neil McKenzie in 2009.What a wonderful way for a South African celebration of the 150th edition of this famous publication - known affectionately as the 'cricketer's bible said CSA Acting CEO Naasei Appiah.Hashim Amla was the batting sensation of the summer, gracefully compiling South Africa's first Test triple-century, and top-scoring in eight international innings out of 11," said Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth.This recognition is richly deserved as has been clearly outlined by Editor Lawrence Booth in his comments. This is a proudly South African moment that all South Africans can enjoy.The only surprise about the selection of Jacques Kallis was that he hadn't been chosen earlier. At The Oval, he made 182 and balanced South Africa's attack superbly. His all-round excellence was a crucial difference between the sides.Graeme Smith, captain of the victorious 2012 squad that received the International Cricket Council Mace as world's best Test team a fortnight ago, won the Wisden honour in 2004.Dale Steyn cemented his status as the world's most frightening fast bowler, blowing England away on the final afternoon at The Oval, then undermining them in the Third Test at Lord's.